Wine Vacations

This is a fascinating, convincing and detailed travel book helping all who read it to plan their ideal vacation. The 100 countries it includes provides even the most savvy traveler more than enough creative ideas for where to go, when to go, what to see and what to do! In addition, the appendix is wonderfully organized with an extensive chart that [...]

Before taking your next trip, especially internationally, there are a number of things to consider for the high profile traveler.
First, hire a security professional. The reasons are usually two fold: one for the country and city in question to understand the political atmosphere, and for the traveler to evaluate the individual risk. After these items are reviewed, a [...]

The state of the economy, and specific items relating to the rising costs of travel, appears to be on most people’s minds.
The impact of airport issues, hassels, delays, and increased security is still a “pain in the rear” but, the cost of travel and having enough money to do so remains at the top of everyones [...]

Be patient, be personal, be informed and you can bargain successfully for anything. The real world everyone lives in is like a giant negotiating table in the corporate world, and like it or not, you are a participant. Negotiating is an area of knowledge that focuses on gaining the favor of people from whom we desire things. It really [...]

Bargain traveling is easier on the wallet, but luxury travel is often less stressful and more fruitful. This list of resources will help you find unique and extraordinary destinations that will inspire you to travel in luxury every time. Sure, the yachts, private jets and champagne hot air balloon ride are very expensive, but there are treasures to be [...]

For more than 30 years, I have been circumnavigating the globe visiting 140 countries , experiencing different cultures, and making new friends. I wish this outstanding travel book was in my possession from the beginning! Most of its pages would have probably fallen out by now due to over use.
The New 1,000 Places To See Before You [...]

The Travel Writer’s Handbook by Jacqueline Harmon Butler and Louise Purwin Zobel is a remarkable overview on the subject of travel writing! The authors have covered every thing imaginable allowing the reader to get their equivalent “Ph.D” in travel writing. Insightful tips and thoughtful techniques are continually woven through the book helping the novice writer or [...]

Tedeschi Vineyards and Winery. Check out Maui’s only winery and its beautiful historic grounds. It’s Maui’s version of Napa Valley! Located on the scenic slopes of the volcano Haleakala, the drive itself is a great alternative to hanging at the beach all day. www.mauiwine.com

The Zappos Experience states up front that it will inspire, engage and wow! That seems quite a lot to promise for anybody or any company. How do they accomplish it? They have to “own” the company defined as taking full and complete responsibility for everything. This includes the people, the products, the values…everything! Then they [...]

What Makes Great Leaders Great (author: Frank Arnold) allows the reader to look inside the lives of some of the giants from politics, industry and history who changed the world. All of them had the unparalleled ability to inspire greatness and mold various individuals into their own leaders in business and life. If you want to be a “difference [...]